Manufactured Homes

Manufactured Home Buying Guide
Over 20,000 Copies Sold Since 1999

Are you considering buying a manufactured home? Would you like to know which builders in the United States built quality homes at affordable prices? How would you like to save thousands off the dealer’s price during the negotiation process?

Manufactured homes or sometimes referred to a mobile homes have come a long ways. Today these homes have many of the same features as a traditional built home but without the big price tag. Manufactured homes offer a wide range of styles and floor plans that can meet the expectations of the most discriminating mainstream home buyer.

Manufactured homes are sold through dealers across the U.S. Home buyers cannot buy direct from a factory, it’s against the law. Most dealers are honest and trustworthy but as with any industry there are poorly run companies which are more focused on selling lower end models, which don’t appreciate much over time, thus leaving the homebuyer hanging out to dry.

Purchasing a manufactured home is not as difficult as building a home from scratch that is why they are so popular. But there is a learning curve and home buyers that take the time to educate themselves will have the advantage when purchasing their home.

This book is a comprehensive resource guide for consumers that explains just how the manufactured home industry operates. You will learn how to find a professional dealer worthy of your trust. You will learn which manufacturers receive top ratings regarding customer service, quality of product and price.
This buyer’s guide is the #1 resource for manufactured home buyers in America and has been since 1999. With thousands of hours of research and with extensive input from both industry insiders and consumers, this guide contains information that dealers, even the good ones don’t want you to know.

Whether you are in the market for an affordable first home, vacation getaway, or a large beautiful home this guide gives you all the information necessary to select the right manufacturer, model and save thousands in the process.

Topics Include:

• The top 60 manufactured home builders rated in North America
• Pros and cons of manufactured housing
• How to select a professional dealer. (Asking the right questions)
• Construction diagrams to help you identify a quality built home
• How to deal with high-pressure sales tactics
• Learn how to determine the dealers invoice. (This is worth the price of the book)
• How to find out your credit score rating
• Proven negotiating techniques that work
• Learn about the different loans that are available, (which are best)
• Site preparation details, (things you can do to save money)
• Site preparation check list and how to protect yourself
• Things to know during the closing process
• Warranty problems how to get prompt service

About the author: Randall Eaton is a best-selling author and factory built housing expert. Mr. Eaton has owned a manufactured home and understands the process from beginning to end. During his career in the manufactured housing industry he sold over 125 homes and was a successful sale manager. Today Mr. Eaton acts as a consultant for the industry, assisting state and local governments regarding manufactured housing.